Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$49.36-$78.25/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
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Job Description
Join One Team Mary Bridge
At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families.
Recognized as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a growing pediatric network, we're proud to make a difference in the lives of children and families every day while helping shape the future of children's healthcare.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist!
Amazing team to join and here are a few highlights!
Pediatric experience is preferred!
- Competitive compensation
- Extensive opportunities for growth and education through our in-house education department
- Part of larger interdisciplinary program of 7 Mary Bridge outpatient therapy clinics offering supports only found in a pediatric hospital network
- Integrated with large hospital and outpatient pediatric specialty programs for enhanced service provision
Check us out: Pediatric Occupational Therapy - Mary Bridge Children's
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing occupational therapy services for in-patients and outpatients referred for Occupational Therapy. With varied and dynamic day-to-day functions, you will apply your service orientation, analysis and good judgment toward ensuring comprehensive occupational therapy care for patients.
Responsibilities
- You will perform well in stress and emergency situations
- You will perform patient evaluations/re-evaluations, establish a treatment plan, and modify the treatment plan according to the needs of the patient and response to treatment
- You will perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directed
- You will perform documentation in the medical record that is timely and accurate
You will communicate well with patients, peers, other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patients
Requirements
- State of Washington Occupational Therapist license
- Minimum one (1) year of previous experience in occupational therapy preferred
Where Kids and Families Are Always First
Everything we do starts with a commitment to children and families. From specialized pediatric care to family-centered support services, our teams work together to create a safe, compassionate and healing environment where every child can thrive.
For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children's has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital designed specifically for children, families and care teams.
Why Choose Mary Bridge Children's?
One Team Mary Bridge
Providers, nurses and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region.
Award-winning Pediatric Care
Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, recognizing excellence in patient quality and safety.
A New Era of Children's Care
Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams.
A Growing Pediatric Network
Opportunities across hospital, specialty, primary care and urgent care settings, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network.
Career Growth
Continuing education, leadership development and advancement opportunities supported by one of the region's largest health systems.
Pacific Northwest Lifestyle
Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy access to waterfronts, mountains and everything the South Sound has to offer.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $49.36 - $78.25 USD.
However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.
If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist at MultiCare Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 679 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 49 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 37% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (occupational therapy) | ranked against 679 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $103k–$163k | Pediatrics median $116k (middle half $111k–$130k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$124k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Washington | 20 active | 674 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 37% no call · 55% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 11% offer loan repayment265 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,214 in the last 30 days | 804 the 30 days before (+51%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$133k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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